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Marietta, Mississippi
Water tower in Marietta
Water tower in Marietta
Location of Marietta, Mississippi
Location of Marietta, Mississippi
Marietta, Mississippi is located in the United States
Marietta, Mississippi
Marietta, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Prentiss
Area
 • Total 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
 • Land 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
345 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 198
 • Density 111.24/sq mi (42.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38856
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-45120
GNIS feature ID 2406096

Marietta is a small town located in Prentiss County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 198 people lived there.

Where is Marietta Located?

Marietta is found where two roads meet: Mississippi Highway 366 and Mississippi Highway 371. It is southeast of Booneville and northwest of Fulton. The famous Natchez Trace Parkway also runs just south of the town.

The United States Census Bureau says that Marietta covers an area of about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Marietta?

The number of people living in Marietta has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 63
1910 146
1970 204
1980 298 46.1%
1990 287 −3.7%
2000 248 −13.6%
2010 256 3.2%
2020 198 −22.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 248 people living in Marietta. Most of the people living in the town were White (98.79%). A small number were African American (1.21%).

The average age of people in Marietta in 2000 was 40 years old. About 21.8% of the population was under 18 years old.

Schools in Marietta

Students in Marietta attend schools that are part of the Prentiss County School District.

Famous People from Marietta

  • Ellen Stratton, who is a model, is from Marietta.
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